Delta B738 at Chicago and Indianapolis on Jul 3rd 2026, lightning strike
Last Update: July 4, 2026 / 17:57:34 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Jul 3, 2026
Classification
Incident
Cause
Lightning strike
Airline
Delta Airlines
Flight number
DL-2894
Departure
Chicago O'Hare, United States
Destination
Atlanta, United States
Aircraft Registration
N901DN
Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800
ICAO Type Designator
B738
The remainder of the flight was cancelled.
The aircraft is still on the ground in Indianapolis about 21 hours after landing.
Aircraft Registration Data
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Jul 3, 2026
Classification
Incident
Cause
Lightning strike
Airline
Delta Airlines
Flight number
DL-2894
Departure
Chicago O'Hare, United States
Destination
Atlanta, United States
Aircraft Registration
N901DN
Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800
ICAO Type Designator
B738
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